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Keep a roof over Raffaele's head in Messina

A long illness left Raffaele short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇮🇹 Messina, Sicily, Italy2,445 views
Raffaele Massimo Galli
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Messina
When my hours were cut in half in February, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,950. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave. I have two young children at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. I have started working two part-time jobs, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent. Where the $1,950 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $130 • First month of rent as a buffer: $680 • Rent arrears (5 months): $1,140 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2025-05-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Raffaele

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 60% funded and the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.

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    “Thought of Raffaele all day after reading this. - Iztapalapa”

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    “Thought of Raffaele all day after reading this. - Da Nang”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Raffaele all day after reading this. - Macon”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Raffaele all day after reading this. - Phoenix”

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    “Praying for you. Please keep us posted. - Philadelphia”

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  • Divya NairQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Raffaele.

    • Raffaele Massimo GalliOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is late fees and court costs, $130. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.

  • Rong Cui

    take care. This could happen to any of us!

    • Joseph Peter Mwesigwa

      Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Bengaluru.

      • Hadley M. Henderson

        Your post was clear and honest. After 18 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

        • Ivan Pavlov

          It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Zapopan so I could bring a meal.

          • Dalia Zahra Said

            rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

            • Soo-ah Ji-hye SungPhoto verified

              Best of luck, Raffaele. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

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